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• Ancelotti chases another record at 2026 World Cup

  27-06-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ancelotti chases another record at 2026 World CupOne of the most successful coaches of all time, Carlo Ancelotti chases another record at the 2026 World Cup.There’s just one coach in the world to have won the domestic title in each of the top five European leagues and the Champions League five times: ex-Milan boss Ancelotti.The 67-year-old has grabbed trophies at almost every club he’s coached, with just a few exceptions. Clubs like Chelsea, PSG, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Milan
  
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• Roma’s Matias Soule: Al Ahli emerging as major destination

  27-06-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma’s Matias Soule: Al Ahli emerging as major destinationSerie A side Roma have been considering the sale of Argentine star Matias Soule, who joined them from Juventus in 2024. A move to Saudi Arabia is now gaining traction.Corriere dello Sportnote that Gian Piero Gasperini has always considered Soule to be an important player. But once he was struck down by a muscle injuries, his perception changed and Roma did fine without him, also qualifying for the Champions League.Soulé&rsquo
  
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• Former Barcelona striker was close to Real Madrid move, reveals ex-agent: ‘Was about to sign a contract’

  27-06-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Barcelona striker was close to Real Madrid move, reveals ex-agent: ‘Was about to sign a contract’Robert Lewandowski’s dreamy spell at Barcelona came to an end this summer, as he left the club after four years of success. In just four years, the Pole scored as many as 120 goals, notably joining the list of the club’s top ten all-time goalscorers.However, Lewandowski’s career could have panned out differently, as the player was once close to joining Real Madrid
  
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• Academy gem catches Cuca's eye at Santos, details

  27-06-2026 16:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Academy gem catches Cuca's eye at Santos, detailsWith no major signings expected before the transfer window opens in July, coach Cuca has been digging for in-house solutions to strengthen Santos’ squad for the second half of the season.The latest name is young Pepê Fermino, a 19-year-old midfielder who has been catching the coaching staff’s attention at CT Rei Pelé, according to ge.💎 Versatility and OpportunityThe youngster’s biggest asset is his ability to
  
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• Real Madrid competing with Como for Davinson Sanchez

  27-06-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid competing with Como for Davinson SanchezSerie A side Como are keen on bolstering their backline and have been keeping an eye on Galatasaray’s Davinson Sanchez. But Real Madrid are offering stiff competition.Tuttomercatowebreport that the lakeside Italian club are keen on making another major signing in the form of the ex-Tottenham defender.They have intensified contact for him and are trying to speak to the Turkish club in an attempt to find an agreement over a permanent deal.
  
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• Manchester United step up pursuit of Real Madrid-linked 25-year-old midfielder – report

  27-06-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United step up pursuit of Real Madrid-linked 25-year-old midfielder – reportReal Madrid remain in the market for a new signing in midfield despite having already brought in Bernardo Silva this summer.Enzo Fernandez of Chelsea has emerged as one of the main targets for Los Blancos to strengthen the position, but a move for him could be a costly affair due to Chelsea’s price tag.As such, the Spanish capital giants are keeping an eye on alternatives in the market, one of whom
  
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• Sky Sports: Everton are in the race to sign Serie A midfielder

  27-06-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sky Sports: Everton are in the race to sign Serie A midfielderEverton Transfer News: Mandela Keita Emerges as Midfield TargetEverton continue to search for midfield reinforcements this summer, with Sky Sports reporting that Parma’s Mandela Keita has emerged as one of the players under consideration.David Moyes is eager to strengthen the base of his midfield and has already made an approach for Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney. Keita now joins a growing shortlist as Everton weigh up the
  
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• Real Madrid president’s plan if deal for Michael Olise falls through – report

  27-06-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid president’s plan if deal for Michael Olise falls through – reportReal Madrid players have scored the most number of goals than any other European club so far, with players like Vinicius Jr. and Kylian Mbappe stealing the spotlight.However, the club are facing some key hurdles this summer, including Vini Jr.’s uncertain future at Santiago Bernabeu, which has led to Los Blancosdoubling down on Michael Olise.Bayern Munich, though, have no intention of parting ways with
  
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• Nottingham Forest sign Portsmouth defender Coan

  27-06-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest sign Portsmouth defender CoanNottingham Forest have completed the signing of Portsmouth defender Hannah Coan on a free transfer.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Tricky Trees earlier this afternoon.The 25-year-old defender will officially join Nottingham Forest on 1 July 2026 when her contract with Portsmouth comes to an end. She has signed a two-year deal at The City Ground.Coan came through the Everton youth ranks before going
  
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• Real Madrid already thinking about signing €80m midfielder in 2027

  27-06-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid already thinking about signing €80m midfielder in 2027In the last 24 hours, it has been confirmed that Nico Paz will not be returning to Real Madrid this summer. On Thursday, Los Blancos activated the €9m buy-back clause in their agreement with Como, but within a day, they agreed a deal for the Serie A side to retain his services on a permanent basis to the tune of €60m.An immediate profit of €51m is very good news for Real Madrid, who have already spent €80m
  
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• Premier League youngster emerges as Barcelona’s main alternative to Alvarez; PSG, Liverpool also keen

  27-06-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier League youngster emerges as Barcelona’s main alternative to Alvarez; PSG, Liverpool also keenBarcelona continue to prioritize a move for Julian Alvarez this summer, but the club is already preparing contingency plans should negotiations with Atletico Madrid fail. Among the names under serious consideration, Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi has emerged as one of the most highly rated alternatives, reports SPORT.The 20-year-old French striker has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign
  
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• Juventus make new contact with Aston Villa for Emi Martinez

  27-06-2026 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus make new contact with Aston Villa for Emi MartinezSerie A side Juventus remain in the hunt for a new goalkeeper. They have had several options on the table but they continue to make in-roads in a move for Aston Villa’s Emi Martinez.The Argentine is playing at the World Cup for his national team but the Italian press has always felt his future could be up in the air. They believe he is happy to join Juve too.TuttoJuve’s Mirko di Natale reports the Old Lady’s attempts ha
  
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• Kessie on Juventus, McTominay fee, Soulé responds: today's market 🤑

  27-06-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kessie on Juventus, McTominay fee, Soulé responds: today's market 🤑The Italian market was shaken by the arrival of Gonçalo Ramos (who enters the TOP 10 most expensive signings in Serie A), while at the World Cup there was a stir over Bielsa’s irritated reaction to his Uruguay’s elimination, as well as the announcement that Messi will start on the bench.Now let’s take a look at today’s most important news about Italy’s biggest clubs.Juventu
  
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• Why Como are able to spend €60m on Nico Paz despite expected FFP breach

  27-06-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Why Como are able to spend €60m on Nico Paz despite expected FFP breachComo are expected to secure a €60m deal to keep Nico Paz at the Stadio Sinigaglia on a permanent basis, but given that Como are already on the brink of breaking financial fair play regulations, why are they able to fork out such a significant sum so early on in the transfer window?Why are Como able to spend so much on Nico Paz?According to reports from various outlets on Friday, Real Madrid will activate their &euro
  
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• Real Madrid receive green light for innovative transfer agreement

  27-06-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid receive green light for innovative transfer agreementAfter having already completing several new signings for their team, Real Madrid are now reportedly going to focus on departures, as their squad is currently quite overburdened, and there is no space left for any new players. In this regard, they have already announced the departure of one of their midfielders, i.e., Dani Ceballos.Meanwhile, the Merengues are also addressing the situations of some of their former players, on whom t
  
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• Real Madrid confident Nico Paz will return from Como in 2027

  27-06-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid confident Nico Paz will return from Como in 2027Spanish reports state that Real Madrid have every intention of using their €80m buy-back option for Nico Paz in 2027 after Como purchase the remaining 50 per cent for €60m.The complicated deal was confirmed yesterday by multiple sources in Italy and Spain, ensuring that he can continue his career development under the guidance of Cesc Fabregas.Nico Paz future between Como and Real MadridSASSUOLO, ITALY – APRIL 17: Nico P
  
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• Manchester United icon sends clear message to Real Madrid star – “Only one club for you”

  27-06-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United icon sends clear message to Real Madrid star – “Only one club for you”After completing the signings of Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries, Marc Cucurella and Bernardo Silva, Real Madrid have now turned their attention to exits. Dani Ceballos has already left after having his contract mutually terminated, while the likes of Fran Garcia and Eduardo Camavinga have been linked with following him out of the Bernabeu.Another player that could leave Real Madrid this su
  
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• Juventus schedule meetings for low-cost Muharemovic return

  27-06-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus schedule meetings for low-cost Muharemovic returnJuventus have reportedly arranged a series of meetings with the representatives of Sassuolo defender Tarik Muharemovic, who could potentially return to Turin in a low-cost deal given that the Bianconeri have a 50% sell-on clause for the Bosnian centre-back.New meetings scheduled for Juventus and MuharemovicJuventus are looking to strengthen at centre-back ahead of the 2026-27 season and the latest reports suggest that Muharemovic and Bolo
  
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• Juventus legend Del Piero interested in buying and reviving Rimini

  27-06-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus legend Del Piero interested in buying and reviving RiminiReports in Italy claim that Juventus and Italy legend Alessandro Del Piero is the frontman for a consortium hoping to purchase and revive Rimini, who declared bankruptcy and were later expelled from Serie C last year.Reports Del Piero interested in buying RiminiRimini were docked 15 points last September due to ‘various administrative irregularities’, and the team was later disbanded and kicked out of Serie C as a resu
  
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• Juric terminates Atalanta contract, ready for new Monza job

  27-06-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juric terminates Atalanta contract, ready for new Monza jobIvan Juric is set for a return to Serie A, as he formally terminated his contract by mutual consent with Atalanta, and will take over at newly-promoted Monza.It has been a difficult few years for the Croatian tactician, who went through a series of clubs in a very short space of time.Juric hoping for Monza stabilityCREMONA, ITALY – OCTOBER 25: Ivan Juric, Head Coach of Atalanta looks on during the Serie A match between US Cremonese
  
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• Fiorentina want Udogie of Tottenham or Atletico Madrid’s Ruggeri

  27-06-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fiorentina want Udogie of Tottenham or Atletico Madrid’s RuggeriFiorentina director Fabio Paratici continues to work with old club Tottenham Hotspur to bring in Italy international Destiny Udogie, while Atletico Madrid’s Matteo Ruggeri is an alternative.Paratici had two different spells at Spurs, plus working as an outside advisor during his ban, before coming back to Serie A for Fiorentina in February.He is now using some of those contacts to seek reinforcements for the team at the
  
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• Chelsea could bring Casadei back from Torino and send him to Ipswich

  27-06-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea could bring Casadei back from Torino and send him to IpswichReports in Italy claim that Chelsea could make a surprising move to sign Cesare Casadei back from Torino in order to send him out on an immediate loan to newly-promoted Premier League side Ipswich Town.Could Casadei return to Chelsea from Torino?Casadei spent two-and-a-half years on Chelsea’s books between the summer of 2022 and the winter of 2025, spending much of that time out on loan with Reading and Leicester City in t
  
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• Brighton lodge €34m bid for Italy and Atalanta talent Ahanor

  27-06-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brighton lodge €34m bid for Italy and Atalanta talent AhanorReports in the UK claim that Brighton & Hove Albion have submitted a bid in the region of €34m (£30m) for teenage Italy and Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor, just one year after he joined La Dea from Genoa.Brighton submit bid for AhanorFollowing reports of initial interest from Brighton earlier this week, transfer experts Ben Jacobs and Alex Crook report that the Premier League outfit has submitted a bid in the region
  
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• Manchester City plotting five summer signings with Elliot Anderson set to lead rebuild

  27-06-2026 16:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City plotting five summer signings with Elliot Anderson set to lead rebuildMan City are targeting up to five new signings ahead of Enzo Maresca’s first season in chargeAnderson is set to be the first arrival, with a second central midfielder also expected to followA new attacker, full-back & goalkeeper are also positions Man City are looking to strengthenManchester City are planning a significant summer overhaul and are targeting as many as five new signings ahead of the 202
  
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• The three most expensive sales in Real Madrid history

  27-06-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The three most expensive sales in Real Madrid historyReal Madrid have spent decades building a reputation for signing the biggest stars in world football, but the club has also been remarkably successful when it comes to selling players at the right time. While Los Blancos are rarely dependent on player departures to balance their finances, some exits have generated enormous fees and continue to rank among the most significant deals in football.The three most expensive sales in Real Madrid
  
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• Are Celtic reacting quickly enough to 'wake-up call'?

  27-06-2026 15:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Martin O'Neill says last season was a "wake-up call" for double winners Celtic - but are the club acting quickly enough this summer?In his first interview since being appointed permanent manager on a one-year contract, the 74-year-old has admitted he is expecting "a tough old time" for the Scottish champions in the new campaign. After Celtic capped a title race for the ages with a dramatic final-day win over long-time leaders Hearts to retain the trophy, O'Neill is braced for another torrid batt
  
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• Andoni Iraola set to hand opportunity to veteran Liverpool star

  27-06-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola set to hand opportunity to veteran Liverpool starLiverpool Reset Gives Midfielder Fresh Chance Under Andoni IraolaLiverpool’s midfield picture is one of the more intriguing areas of Andoni Iraola’s early work at Anfield.After Arne Slot’s first season delivered a Premier League title in 2024/25, the drop-off that followed in 2025/26 forced serious reflection inside the club. Slot departed on May 30, 2026, and Iraola now arrives with the task of reshaping a squad th
  
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• 🚨 Iker returns: Muniain to be San Lorenzo's new manager

  27-06-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Iker returns: Muniain to be San Lorenzo's new managerArgentine football has been shaken by completely unexpected news. San Lorenzo de Almagro’s leadership reached a lightning-fast agreement for Spaniard Iker Muniain to become the club’s new head coach ahead of the upcoming challenges in the local championship.A swift deal driven by the coach’s eagernessFollowing the departure of the previous manager, El Ciclón’s board moved quickly and chose the former At
  
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• Chelsea consider re-signing Cesare Casadei, loan could be option

  27-06-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea consider re-signing Cesare Casadei, loan could be optionChelsea sold Cesare Casadei to Serie A side Torino in January 2025. The player has developed since then and the Blues now want him back at Stamford Bridge.Tuttomercatowebreport that Real Betis aren’t the only club keen on signing the Italian, who was a prized asset for Italian football not too long ago.Chelsea are considering re-signing him and are interested in making sure they forward his development by loaning him out. A te
  
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• Wales squad member Farrell joins Wrexham

  27-06-2026 15:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lucy Farrell was called up by Wales in April because of an injury to Olivia Clark[FAW]Adan Premier champions Wrexham Women have announced the signing of Welsh goalkeeper Lucy Farrell.The 22-year-old, who spent last season with English third-tier side Stoke City, was part of the Wales squad for April's Women's World Cup qualifying double-header against Albania.Llantristant-born Farrell spent time in the academies at Manchester United and Manchester City as a youngster and has also represented Bur
  
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